Acording to The International Cat Association there are 73 ‘standardised breeds’, along with a bewildering number of ‘designer cat’ crosses - and the classic ‘moggy’ (a cat that’s an unknown mix of ...

Eye traits in cats serve as genetic markers and breed signatures, often associated with coat color or pigment mutations. Some ...

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Some cats have eyes so striking they could hypnotize you from across the room. It feels as if they’re not looking at you but looking through you. Their gaze can shift shades like gemstones, reflect ...

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In a heartwarming TikTok video, a calico cat gives birth to one single look-alike kitten—the way she holds him after he is born leaves internet users in tears. The now-viral video, shared in September ...

In a quiet Auckland suburb, a sleek Tonkinese cat named Leonardo Da Pinchy has been committing daily acts of petty theft, and the entire neighborhood is in on the joke. From socks and gardening gloves ...

The National Institutes of Health defended a grant awarded to a study experimenting on 2-month-old kittens after the agency promised to “phase out” dog and cat testing. The study involves surgeons ...

Lap cat breeds are ideal if you’re looking for a new feline fur baby who won’t be shy when it comes to showering you with cuddles – and won’t even require a treat as an incentivizer! Offering gentle ...

A genetic mutation known as the Himalayan gene has made this breed’s fur extra sensitive to temperature—but also leaves them vulnerable to certain health problems. The first Siamese (pictured, a pair ...

Kaya Miller takes care of three-week-old kittens for the Orphan Kitten Project. The kittens have to be fed every two hours throughout the day. (Gregory Urquiaga / UC Davis) Kaya Miller, a second-year ...